ARCODE

UCM (Unintended Car Movement) Test Instructions

1. Considerations before UCM Test

1.a. Relevant staff should take necessary precautions for the safety of the passengers as well as himself of all
actions at risk.

Prevent the elevator run by someone else,

Be sure that there is nobody in the elevator shaft (hoist way),
Be sure that all elevator doors are closed.

1.b. There should exist DBR (Door Bridging) card on ARCODE. If there is a bridge between 140-140P
inputs on ARCODE, this bridge should be removed.

1.c. UCM test function exists if the firmware version of ARCODE is 20.04.2014 and later. This function
should be used for UCM test. The firmware updating should be done for older versions of the devices. (See
ARCODE Easy Installation Manual).

1.d. In order to simulate the worst load condition in UCM test:

- the empty car is moved in up direction at the top of the shaft (from the one below floor to the top)
- the full loaded car is moved in down direction at the bottom of the shaft (from the one above floor to the
bottom)

1.e. "UCM test function" mode is activated as follows:

Note: While doing the parameter settings, “Quick access feature” of AREM can be used. For this:
- F3 button is pressed while in “Device Parameters” menu.
- The related parameter code is entered. For example: P0069.
- The related parameter is activated by pressing enter button.

- Tools button is pressed on AREM.

- "Device Parameters" screen is entered.
- The following settings is performed in order:
" DBR board functions  Door safety circuit
bridging board (P0069): Installed"
" Door pre-opening settings  Door pre-
opening function (P0071): On"
"Door pre-opening settings  Door pre-opening
start distance (P0072): 20 cm."

Figure-1: Activating DBR board functions


Figure-2: Activating Acceptance test tools
Figure-3: Activating UCM test function
Figure-4: Choosing the UCM test method
- " Test functions  Acceptance test tools
(P0810): On"
Warning: After completing UCM test, "Acceptance
test tools (P0810)" parameter should be set to
"Off".
- Esc button is pressed on AREM. Tools screen is
turned by saving the settings.
- "System tools" screen is entered.
- "UCM test function" is chosen and enter button
is pressed.
There exists 2 options in the "UCM test function"
screen. The proper test method is chosen for the
UCM protection equipment.
- "UCM test in inspection speed": Test is
performed in inspection speed. This can be used
for UCM protection equipment that do not need
full-torque test.
- "UCM test in full-torque": Test is performed
with max. power the system allowed. This option
should be used if UCM test will be done under the
worst conditions (by taking into account the
maximum acceleration effect of the driver system
error). ARCODE moves the car with max.
acceleration by applying in the indicated direction
max. power to the motor the system allowed.
After choosing the UCM test method, the instructions shown in the screen are followed.

When “START” is seen in the screen, 60 seconds countdown is started by pressing enter button. The
countdown info is shown on ARCODE screen (“Ut 59”, “Ut 58” ...) and audible warning is given. During
this period, the car should be moved with recall up or recall down button. At the end of this period, ARCODE
will automatically exit from "UCM test function" mode.

Figure-5.a: UCM test in inspection speed Figure-5.b: UCM test in full-torque

1.f. UCM test should be done with doors closed for safety purposes!!!! But open doors should be simulated
during testing. After pressing "START" button (ARCODE will bridge the doors). The open doors can be
simulated by interrupting 130 signal (landing doors security circuit signal) on KBK-11.

1.g. During the test, the car should be moved with up or down button on the recall hand terminal.

1.h. At the end of UCM test, ARCODE gives “UCM detection error” error and blocks the lift permanently.
This error can’t be cleared even if the power is switched off and on. The system will not turn to the normal
run mode without clearing the permanent error with a special action. To clear the permanent errors, the
following actions should be performed:

- Tools button is pressed on AREM.

- "System Tools" screen is entered.
- "Clear permanent error" is chosen and pressed
enter button.
- First, recall key is turned to “INSPECTION” and
then “NORMAL” mode or power is switched off
and on.

Figure-5 Clearing the permanent errors

1.i. After completing the test, "Device parameters  Test functions  Acceptance test tools (P0810)"
parameter is set to "Off" again. The connections are turned to the previous position.
2. UCM (Unintended Car Movement) Test Procedure

2.a. UCM Test in Up Direction with Empty Car

The following steps should be performed in order.

- Move the car to the one below of the top floor. (See. 1.d).
- Empty the car (See. 1.d).
- Enable "UCM test function" mode (See. 1.e).
- After starting the countdown, remove the connection from terminal 130 on the KBK-11 board (See. 1.f).
- The car is moved by keeping pressed up direction button on the recall hand terminal (See. 1.g).
- After leaving the door zone, door bridging circuit hardware will open, because the 130 signal is interrupted.
In this case, the power of the activating/stopping means will be also cut off, because the main contactors
which are fed by safety circuit will drop. Emergency UCM stop occurs. ARCODE gives “ERROR CODE
(PERMANENT):86 UCM DETECTION” error and the lift is kept out of service permanently.
- The stopping distance is measured. Test is successful if the stopping distance is within acceptable values.
- The power is switched off and on. It is observed that the permanent UCM error still continues.
- The permanent error is cleared. (See. 1.h).
- It is observed that the lift turned to the normal run mode.
- Test is finished (See. 1.i).

2.b. UCM Test in Down Direction with Fully Loaded Car

The following steps should be performed in order.

- Move the car to the one above of the bottom floor (See. 1.d).
- Load the car with rated load (See. 1.d).
- Enable "UCM test function" mode (See. 1.e).
- After starting the countdown, remove the connection from terminal 130 on the KBK-11 board (See. 1.f).
- The car is moved by keeping pressed down direction button on the recall hand terminal (See. 1.g)
- After leaving the door zone, door bridging circuit hardware will open, because the 130 signal is interrupted.
In this case, the power of the activating/stopping means will be also cut off, because the main contactors
which are fed by safety circuit will drop. Emergency UCM stop occurs. ARCODE gives “ERROR CODE
(PERMANENT):86 UCM DETECTION” error and the lift is kept out of service permanently..
- The stopping distance is measured. Test is successful if the stopping distance is within acceptable values.
- The power is switched off and on. It is observed that the permanent UCM error still continues.
- The permanent error is cleared. (See. 1.h).
- It is observed that the lift turned to the normal run mode
- Test is finished (See. 1.i).